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the restoration of an area of a disused Sand and Gravel Pit, back to agricultural use. The Proposed site covers approximately 6.4 hectares and approximately 116,000 cubic metres (185,600 tonnes) of uncontaminated soil and stone is to be imported under a Waste Facility Permit over a period of 8 to 10 years. A maximum of 5 loads per day will be delivered to the facility Monday to Friday, no waste will be accepted at the weekend or on Bank Holidays. The maximum annual tonnage to be accepted will be 20,000 tonnes so an EIAR is not required
Core Refusal Reason
The application was fundamentally deficient in technical information and failed to provide mandatory environmental screenings (EIA and AA), ecological assessments, or adequate details regarding traffic safety, archaeology, and waste management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is seriously deficient in necessary information, failing to include mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) screenings, as well as detailed assessments of ecological and hydrological impacts.
- The application fails to meet the standards of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding quarry restoration, biodiversity protection, and the technical requirements for waste recovery facilities, including traffic safety and site access.
- The development poses an unacceptable risk to the environment and local heritage, with potential for serious pollution and unmitigated impacts on recorded archaeological monuments (burial grounds) located on and adjacent to the site.